as in proposes
to set before the mind for consideration
let us propound the question whether mercy killing should ever be an option
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What’s worse, the report proposes to geo-fence them to insulate them from newcomers.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025 -
Rheinmetall proposes an even more sophisticated anti-drone round for Skyranger called AHEAD which will be over $1,000 a shot.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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As far as use goes, the brand suggests cleansing as usual before using the bar as a second cleanse to kill the acne-causing oils and bacteria and offer deeper exfoliation.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Our analysis suggests that a favorable outcome is probable, albeit one that may require investors and clients to adopt a long-term perspective.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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That poses a challenge for some of NATO’s more traditional air defence systems, which were designed to protect against missiles and manned aircraft.—
Andrew Gray,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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As Silver knows better than anyone, this sticky situation poses a serious risk to consumer faith in the Association.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Propounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propounds. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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